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West Hollywood, CA


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West Hollywood, California

West Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles county, is 7 miles SW of Burbank, California (center to center) and 7 miles W of Los Angeles, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. There are an estimated 35,716 people in West Hollywood.

The People and Families of West Hollywood

In West Hollywood, about 23% of adults are married. In West Hollywood, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in West Hollywood than in most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Hollywood had a median family income of $41,463. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in West Hollywood. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in West Hollywood, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($153,006) in West Hollywood. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

West Hollywood Housing

Approximately 22% of housing in West Hollywood is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Property taxes are a bit high in West Hollywood, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In West Hollywood, 81% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

West Hollywood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWest Hollywood Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%West Hollywood College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%West Hollywood Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%West Hollywood Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of West Hollywood, CA

Comparing West Hollywood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime21

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